Real Estate Law

Kayrouz & Associates legal team provides end-to-end legal solutions for development projects and transactions with residential and commercial properties in Dubai, UAE and the Middle East region. Our lawyers work with real estate sellers and buyers, construction companies, property managers, brokerages and finance organisations, providing full legal support for real estate transactions, investments and development projects.

We advise on all aspects of real estate — acquisition, development, leasing, and finance — with precision and commercial awareness.

Practice Overview

Meet Our Team

                     Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
Pierre Kayrouz

Pierre Kayrouz

Chief Legal Officer
Expertise:
Civil law
Construction Law
Real Estate Law
Corporate Law
Dispute Resolution
Georges Touma

Georges Touma

Head Litigator
Expertise:
Civil law
Real Estate Law
Employment Law
Dispute Resolution
Carlos Rahme

Carlos Rahme

Senior Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Corporate Law
Civil law
Real Estate Law
Employment Law
Dispute Resolution
Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Senior Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Civil law
Corporate Law
Dispute Resolution
Family Law
Real Estate Law
Sandy Y. Geagea

Sandy Geagea

Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Civil law
Corporate Law
Employment Law
Real Estate Law
Family Law
Rita Semaan

Rita Semaan

Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Civil law
Criminal Law
Corporate Law
Real Estate Law
Saeed Gaber

Saeed Gaber

Legal Research Analyst
Expertise:
Civil law
Criminal Law
Employment Law
Real Estate Law
Family Law

Priya Bavanasi

Senior Corporate Lawyer
Expertise:
Corporate Law
Construction Law
Real Estate Law
Employment Law
Corporate Law

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